Justice Thomas Bradley will be Queensland’s next Governor and is believed to be the first gay person, who has publicly shared their sexuality, to be appointed to the role. - Advertisement -Justice Thomas Bradley, The Pinnacle Foundation. Justice Thomas Bradley will succeed Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young on 1 November 2026, when he is sworn in as Governor. Premier David Crisafulli said Justice Bradley would proudly serve Queensland as its 28th Governor. “Born in Far North Queensland, Justice Bradley understands the unique challenges of our decentralised state and will help unify Queenslanders through our shared experiences.